Your work, no matter what kind of work it is, is a blessing, an opportunity and a chance to do things and make the life you want. If your work is not what you want it to be, stop making excuses and find a way to change it. If you are an entrepreneur who has lost the passion for her business, remake your business or make a new business. If you are an employee who hates her job, stop complaining and find a new job or create a business of your own. If you work at home managing and caring for your family and your family is crazy and the budget is out of whack, start doing things differently. No matter what your situation is, be grateful you have work.
Be grateful for your work simply because you should be grateful for what you have. It is a sign of respect to yourself and those around you. There are people all around watching you, looking at the example you set. These people are your neighbors, your co-workers, your employees, your family members even strangers who only see you on the commute each day or in line at the market. You create a reputation by what you do, how you act and how you talk. If you carry yourself like someone who is not grateful for her work, you create a negative reputation for yourself. Be grateful for your work because it is human nature to do a better job with things you are grateful to have. In all you do, you should always do your best and strive for excellence. An attitude of gratitude is a way of striving for excellence.
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It is wonderful to recognize that there is a reason to be grateful for work. So, the question for you this wonderful day is, why are you grateful for work?
If you want to read more about having an attitude of gratitude about work, check out the following articles:
5 Reasons to Be Grateful For Work
It is always important to keep in mind that while misery loves company, no one wants to be that company. If you are not grateful for the work you have, go find other work. After all, most people do not have infinite financial resources. As a result, people must work. One of the best ways to ensure continues employment is to express gratitude for the work you have. [Read More . . . ]
Three Ways to Make Work Better
No matter what the situation, there are a few things people who work should come to understand as early in their work lives as possible because they will make work better.The following three ideas that once, will make work better:
- All play and no work, makes Jill broke.
- Misery loves company, but your employer’s name is not misery.
- Attitude determines altitude.
New Idea – Be Grateful for Work
Each day people lose jobs or search for a new job without success. No matter how horrible your job is and no matter how much you wish you were not on the job, there is someone who would to have your job. Your job is not a curse. Your job is not a hindrance. Your job is not what is keeping you from getting where you want to go. The problem is your attitude. If you start with an attitude of gratitude, and are truly happy that you have work, your will look at the day differently.
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Yes, we often forget how to be grateful for the things in our lives. I start each morning with gratitude and it really sets the tone for the whole day. We are in control of more than we think we are!
This is a great reminder and I’m glad you have homemaker listed in there. It’s hard to not feel like it’s not enough, even though it’s the most important job I know I’ll ever do!
It is wonderful that your husband was able to find new work that makes him happy. Sometimes we have to be thankful for what we have until we et what we want.
With the economy situation right now, u r lucky when u get to do something for a living. And I do agree with u. No matter what type of work of job it is as long as it is legal, it is something to be thankful for. My husband used to work for this school and every time he comes home he wasn’t happy anymore. He decided to quit and applied for another job at another school and here we are in a new state and he is happy with his work.
you are so right here, although there are some unwanted issues at work and going to work, still we are be grateful to have work as there are thousands who weren’t lucky to get that job we have.
I love my job (being a blogger) and so grateful for it. It’s one thing that I tell the husband all the time too. He is blessed to have his job because there are people who are struggling to find one.
I’m very grateful and feel blessed for the job I have! I have supportive co-workers, supervisors, and I love what I do.
I love the concept to do your best at whatever kind of work you’re doing. And everyone is doing some kind of work!
This is such a good point. I may fuss about having things to do but ‘m grateful to have work.
Great post, as always, Janeane. So important to be grateful for a job. So many people don’t have one.
So, so true! Thanks for sharing, Janeane. We should be grateful for the work we have, even if it’s not our dream job. And I always tell people, if you don’t like what you’re doing, change it!
Days that I have bad days at work I need to remember this. Thankful and proud.
Evan a stay at home/homeschool mom can change her job. You can change the way things are done at home or adjust the curriculum. You are in change of it all – make it work for you.
Great article – I am a stay at home / homeschool mom, I cannot find a new job! There are days where it’s overwhelming but it’s all good!
Such an important life lesson! I’ve been working on being thankful for work and doing the very best I can at every job I do, no matter how small or unpleasant it is. That thankful mindset really is a game changer.
It’s difficult to find a niche in today’s world. Everyone who has a job they enjoy is very fortunate.
Great read! Being grateful allows me to appreciate what I have and pushes me to be better and improve in areas that I am not happy or successful in.
We really need to be grateful for the work we have because some don’t have work…. Thanks for this reminder.
So true with so many people out of work you should either be happy with your job or find one you like. Either way do your best at it.
Absolutely correct. There are so many unemployed individuals out there so if you have a job, learn to love it.
my husband felt this way for 4 years at his previous job. He finally got the courage and right opportunity to move on.
Nice. I know some people that constantly complain about their job or the economy. Thoughts of being grateful would bring them so much more peace.
I’m grateful for my work because I take care of my two wonderful children and earn an income while at home!
There are so many people looking for work that can’t find it. You are totally right!
What an awesome post! This year for me is about growth, big and small in all areas of my life.
I definitely agree with this. Be glad to have work, there are people out there that would love to have a job!
Most things worth having take hard work. It is hard to be at a job you hate and it is hard to find a new job. But, it is better to be working hard toward where you want to be.
This is really great post! I am grateful that I am my own boss because I can’t stand politics within the corp world so this is better for me. It’s also made me push myself in ways I didn’t know possible.
I’m grateful for my work because I’m own boss – and I get to help people become financially healthy. My work and my mission are intertwined, which is a blessing!
So true. I’m grateful for the good job that I have!
I don’t think that anyone should just be grateful for work just because they have a job. I think that kind of thinking just leads to complacency, especially if you’re unhappy at work for whatever reason. You’re right, if you’re unhappy, you should leave. This is a great post.
I wish it was as easy as that if you don’t like your job find something else. Esp the economy is not cooperating. Luckily, New Year and new job for me as well, job that I could finally say i really love doing..
Great post! I agree, having a grateful spirit brings more blessings into your life. This starts with being grateful for your work, even if you want another job, stay grateful in the one you have now.